South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-84 - Standards for Licensing Community Residential Care Facilities
Sec2 61-84.1300 - MEAL SERVICE
Section 61-84.1300.1303 - Meals and Services
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. All facilities shall provide dietary services to meet the daily nutritional needs of the residents in accordance with the recommended dietary allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences. (I)
B. The dining area shall provide a congenial and relaxed environment. Table service shall be planned in an attractive and colorful manner for each meal and shall include full place settings with napkins, tablecloths or place-mats, and nondisposable forks, spoons, knives, drink containers, plates, and other eating utensils/containers as needed.
C. A minimum of three nutritionally-adequate meals, in accordance with Section 1304.A above, in each 24hour period, shall be provided for each resident unless otherwise directed by the resident's physician or other authorized healthcare provider. Not more than 14 hours shall elapse between the serving of the evening meal and breakfast the following day. (II)
D. Special attention shall be given to preparation and prompt serving in order to maintain correct food temperatures for serving at the table or resident room (tray service). (II)
E. The same foods shall not be repetitively served during each seven-day period except to honor specific, individual resident requests.
F. Specific times for serving meals shall be established, documented on a posted menu, and followed.
G. Suitable food and snacks shall be available and offered between meals at no additional cost to the residents. (II)
H. Residents shall be encouraged to eat in the dining room at mealtime. Tray service shall be permitted when the resident is medically unable to access the dining area for meals, or if the facility has received written notice from the resident/responsible party of a preference to receive tray service, in which case it may be provided on an occasional basis unless otherwise indicated in the facility's policies and procedures. Under no circumstances, may staff members utilize tray service for their own convenience. (II)
